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TI DLP® technology overview

Texas Instruments DLP® chipsets are the world’s leading projection display technology, including digital cinema, business, education and home theater applications. While renowned for these applications, DLP technology is highly flexible and enables a diverse range of display and advanced light control applications spanning industrial, enterprise, automotive and consumer market segments.

Getting Started

DLP chipsets consist of two primary components: the Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) and the controller chip. Certain chipsets also include a power management chip.

The DMD is installed in an optical module with optics and illumination to create the heart of the projection display. The controller is installed on the electronics board, which is located near the optical module, and performs the necessary image processing and data formatting required to drive the DMD.

Typical DLP chipset block diagram

DLP optical module manufacturers and design houses are independent, well-established companies that provide a variety of solutions and services to a worldwide customer base. Optical module manufacturers design and manufacture modules which incorporate a Digital Micromirror Device (DMD), an LED-based illumination source, along with the illumination and projection optics required to create high-quality images.

DLP customers can procure optical modules directly from this list of manufacturers to accelerate product development and reduce time to market. DLP design houses provide services for customers looking for additional support, such as custom optical design, electronics design and integration, custom functionality, and manufacturing support. If your application goes beyond standard video projection, or you need help developing a prototype, DLP design houses can help you get started.